The Moroccan women's football team, who surpassed all expectations by making it to the last 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup, were knocked out by France. Elsewhere in the footballing world, the Saudi Pro League, loaded with big-name players purchased over the summer, saw a new season get underway. Women’s World Cup: Morocco do Africa, Arab world proud despite last 16 lossMorocco’s run at the Women’s World Cup came to an end this week with a 4-0 defeat to France. Tuesday’s game saw hijab-wearing defender Benzina, the first player to don the Islamic headscarf at the Women’s World Cup, play in her third match of the tournament. Saudi Pro League: Season starts amid spending spreeThe new season for Saudi Arabia’s top-flight football league began Friday night, after a summer of big-name purchases.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 12, 2023 16:44 UTC